Best 6 Penne With Sweet Summer Vegetables Pine Nuts And Herbs Recipes

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Indulge in a burst of summer flavors with our delectable Penne with Sweet Summer Vegetables, Pine Nuts, and Herbs. This vibrant pasta dish showcases the best of seasonal produce, featuring tender-crisp zucchini, sweet bell peppers, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic basil. Tossed in a light and flavorful sauce made with olive oil, garlic, and a touch of Parmesan cheese, this pasta is a symphony of textures and flavors. The addition of toasted pine nuts adds a nutty crunch, while fresh herbs like basil, thyme, and oregano infuse each bite with a refreshing herbal essence. Served warm or at room temperature, this dish is perfect for a light lunch, a delightful dinner, or as a colorful side dish. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing aromas, this Penne with Sweet Summer Vegetables is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED PENNE WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 red peppers, cored and cut into 1-inch wide strips
2 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 summer squash, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch cubes
4 cremini mushrooms, halved
1 yellow onion, peeled and sliced into 1-inch strips
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 tablespoon dried Italian herb mix or herbs de Provence
1 pound penne pasta
3 cups marinara sauce (store bought or homemade)
1 cup grated fontina cheese
1/2 cup grated smoked mozzarella
1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus 1/3 cup for topping
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • On a baking sheet, toss the peppers, zucchini, squash, mushrooms, and onions with olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and dried herbs. Roast until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook for about 6 minutes. Since you will be cooking the pasta a second time in the oven, you want to make sure the inside is still hard. Drain in a colander.
  • In a large bowl, toss the drained pasta with the roasted vegetables, marinara sauce, cheeses, peas, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Using a wooden spoon, gently mix, until all the pasta is coated with the sauce and the ingredients are combined.
  • Pour the pasta into a greased 9 by 13-inch pan. Top with the remaining 1/3 cup Parmesan and butter pieces. Bake until top is golden and cheese melts, about 25 minutes.

PENNE WITH SWEET SUMMER VEGETABLES, PINE NUTS, AND HERBS RECIPE - (4.9/5)



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Provided by á-24918

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pints cherry tomatoes
2 ears corn, shucked and kernels cut off
2 large zucchini or summer squash, sliced in half lengthwise and then chopped into 1/2 inch thick slices
1 large red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided into 3 tbsp and 1 tbsp
8 ounces penne or farfalle pasta
1/3 cup torn basil leaves
1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
Coarse salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 cup pine nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Set a pot of boiled water on the stove to boil. Toss vegetables and garlic with olive oil and season well with salt and pepper. Keep the corn separate, however. Divide all vegetables save corn onto baking sheets and start roasting them for 35-40 minutes, or until they're vegetables are becoming sweet, golden, and slightly caramelized (to get this effect, you'll want to avoid tossing them around too much as they cook). Fifteen minutes before the end of the roasting process, add the corn, which cooks a little faster than the other vegetables! If you're using the pine nuts, now is the time to toast them gently in a large frying pan set over medium heat. Stir them continually, and remove them as soon as they're becoming golden. Cook pasta till tender but slightly al dente. Drain and return to pot, reserving a small amount of the cooking liquid. Add the roast vegetables, along with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and a tiny bit of the cooking liquid, to the pasta. Toss in the basil and oregano, and serve, topped with toasted pine nuts if desired. Note: most fresh pastas do contain egg or milk. So use any of the popular dry brands, like Barilla or De Cecco. For vegans or those with a gluten allergy you can use brown rice or quinoa pasta in place of the regular pasta.

VEGETABLE PASTA WITH FRESH HERBS AND TOASTED PINE NUTS



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This light pasta dish, made with seasonal vegetables, makes a quick and easy lunch and is also great for serving as an accompaniment.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Spinach

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb dry pasta, any shape
3 1/2 ounces frozen peas
6 ounces broccoli, cut into small florets
4 ounces pine nuts
3/4 cup creme fraiche
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 ounces spinach, washed and drained
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the pasta, return to the boil, then cook for 4 minutes.
  • Add the peas and broccoli, and simmer for 3-4 minutes, until the pasta and vegetables are just tender.
  • Meanwhile, heat a small, non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the pine nuts and toast for 1-2 minutes, turning with a wooden spoon constantly, until they are an even, golden colour.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the creme fraiche, mint, half the basil and the lemon juice. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
  • Drain the pasta and cooked vegetables in a colander.
  • Place the spinach in the empty pasta pan and tip the pasta and cooked vegetables on top. Stir in the creamy herb mixture to combine thoroughly. Cook over a low heat for 2-3 minutes until the spinach has wilted and the sauce has heated through.
  • Place in a serving dish and scatter with the toasted pine nuts, capers and the remaining basil.
  • Season with freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 810.2, Fat 38, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 61.1, Sodium 151.7, Carbohydrate 97.9, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 5.4, Protein 23.1

PENNE WITH ROASTED VEGETABLE SAUCE AND PINE NUTS - VEGAN



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Make and share this Penne With Roasted Vegetable Sauce and Pine Nuts - Vegan recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KissKiss

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large eggplant, chopped small
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped small
10 1/2 ounces grape tomatoes, left whole
olive oil, to coat
salt and pepper, to taste
1 lb penne pasta
1/3 cup pine nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Place the eggplant, red pepper, and grape tomatoes on a large roasting pan. Drizzle with enough olive oil to coat all the veggies. Season generously with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Roast for 40-45 minutes until all vegetables are tender and tomatoes and blistered open.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool briefly. Place vegetables in a food processor and process until mostly smooth but slightly chunky. Pour into a pan large enough to hold the vegetables and the pasta and keep warm over a very low heat.
  • While preparing the vegetables, cook the pasta in plenty of salted boiling water according to package directions (for al dente). Drain but save 1-2 cups of the cooking water.
  • Add the pasta to the vegetables, mix to combine, and add enough of the cooking water to get a creamy consistancy. Season with salt and pepper, if necessary. Pour into a serving dish and keep warm.
  • In a small dry pan over medium heat, toast the pine nuts until golden brown (be careful not to burn). Sprinkle the pine nuts over the pasta and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.6, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 11.8, Carbohydrate 105, Fiber 19.4, Sugar 7.3, Protein 12.5

VEGETABLE PENNE



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We have several friends and family that vegetarians so this is a quick meal is very satisfying. It is the green beans that give it that special flavor which you are sure to love.-Shirley Brazel, Rocklin, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 cup baby carrots, halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
2 cups frozen cut green beans
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute carrots in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, beans, basil and oregano; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender., Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into vegetables. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Drain pasta; stir into vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ONE-POT PENNE WITH SPINACH, RICOTTA, AND PINE NUTS



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In this easy six-ingredient dish, the spinach cooks right in the pot with the pasta. Spoon ricotta onto each serving, and let your guests mix it up themselves.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup pine nuts
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound spinach or plain penne pasta
1 1/2 pounds baby spinach, well washed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pine nuts on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven, tossing occasionally, until golden, 6 to 8 minutes; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook according to manufacturer's directions. Add spinach during last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain; return pasta and spinach to pot. Add oil; season generously with salt and pepper. Toss well.
  • Serve immediately, topped with ricotta, pine nuts, and Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 15 g, Protein 21 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling later on.
  • Use fresh, seasonal vegetables: This will ensure that your dish is packed with flavor. If you can't find fresh vegetables, frozen vegetables are a good option.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: You want them to retain their crisp-tender texture.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: This will add flavor and richness to your dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices: This is a great way to customize the dish to your liking.
  • Serve the pasta immediately: This is when it will be at its best.

Conclusion:

This penne with sweet summer vegetables, pine nuts, and herbs is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The combination of fresh vegetables, herbs, and pine nuts creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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